Business Licence

You will need a licence for your vehicle-based business in the City of Markham. The rules are set out in the Mobile Licensing By-law 2012-92 [PDF]. Here are the businesses that need licences:

• Driving Instructors [PDF]
  
• Limousine Drivers
  
• Limousine Owners
  
• Refreshment Vehicle Operators [PDF]
  
• Taxicab Brokers
  
• Taxicab Drivers
  
• Taxicab Owners
  
• Tow Truck Drivers
  
• Tow Truck Owners

To apply for a licence or ask questions, please contact:

City of Markham
Licensing Unit
101 Town Centre Boulevard
Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W3
Phone: 905.477.5530
E-mail: licensingfc@markham.ca

You can also apply in person from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday.

You will need a licence for your stationary business in the City of Markham. The rules are set out in By-law 2012-158 [PDF]. Here are the businesses that need licences:

• Adult Entertainment Parlour (Goods)
  
• Adult Entertainment Parlour (Services)
  
• Auctioneers
  
• Barber and Hairdressing Shops
  
• Billiards, Bagatelle Establishments & Bowling Alleys
  
• Body Rub Parlours
  
• Clothing Donation Bins
  
• Driveway Paving Contractors
  
• Dry Cleaning Depots
• Fireworks (Sale)
• Food Premises — Eating Establishments
• Food Premises — Food Stuffs
  
• Golf Driving Ranges
  
• Horse Riding Establishments
  
• Kennel
• Mobile Sign Installers
• Places of Amusement
  
• Places of Amusement (Video Arcades)
  
• Places of Amusement (Carnivals)
• Public Garages
  
• Public Halls
• Retailers of Second Hand Goods
  
• Salvage Shops and Yards
  
• Special Sales Licence
  
• Temporary Vendors
  
• Tobacco Shops

To ask questions, please contact:

City of Markham
Licensing Unit
101 Town Centre Boulevard
Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W3
Phone: 905.477.5530
E-mail: licensingfc@markham.ca

You must apply in person at the location above from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday.

If there is an application form above for your business type, please fill it out and gather all of the supporting documents listed on the form. Your application must include all the documents listed on the form. We can’t process a partial application.
Required documents include:

• Proof of ability to work in Canada. This includes: Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent Resident Card, Work Permit, Canadian Passport
  
• Up to date Articles of Incorporation (where applicable)
  
• Up to date Business Name Registration (where applicable)
  
• Valid HST number
  
• Certificate of Commercial General Liability Insurance
  
• York Region Health Food Inspection Certificate (where applicable)
  
• Tobacco Dealer Permit (where applicable)
  
• Certificate of Completion from City of Markham Building Department (where applicable)

You can’t apply online for a business licence. Please visit us in person.

You can renew your business licence online with the City of Markham. You can't change your information online, however. If you need to change the information, please call the Contact Centre at 905.477.7000 extension 5530.

To renew online, you'll need the Bill Number and Folder Number from your renewal notice. These numbers can be found in the top right corner of your renewal form.

Business Licence Renewal

We will send you your business licence 7 to 10 business days after you fill out this form.

For more information on business licensing, please contact the Contact Centre at 905.477.7000 extension 5530.